Foreign Science and Engineering Presence in U.S. Institutions and the Labor Force

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Engineering.

Noncitizens.

Universities and colleges.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2006

Summary:

Examines concerns over the increased presence of foreign-born graduate students and faculty in U.S. science and engineering programs and foreign-born doctoral holders employed by U.S. industry. Covers characteristics of foreign students, participation rates in technical fields, aid to foreign-born graduate students, perceived benefits and problems of foreign participation, presence of foreign scientists and engineers in the U.S. labor force, and policy implications. Includes tables

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Foreign Science and Engineering Presence in US Institutions and the Labor Force

Publisher Number:

CRS-2006-RSI-0712

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